Flip phones are only rated IP48 – they can survive a dunk in water, but dust in the hinge is a real risk. It's characteristic of Apple to wait for a perfect seal, but they may be waiting too long.

Viral Trends ‘Flip phone summer’: Gen Z vows to resurrect low tech — before their ‘brains turn to mush’ By Asia Grace Published July 22, 2025, 11:04 a.m. ET ...